Monday, March 14, 2011

Cat Island (Tashirojima) Japan

We knew nothing of Cat Island Japan, until the tsunami hit. Of course, us kittehs and the mom went and searched the interwebs high and low (just like many others) to see if any news had of the fate of this tiny fishing island, located near the epicenter. While there is no official news, there has been buzz from other places - which gives us hope! We is sendin off lots of hard purrs to Bast fer dem furries and non furries in Japan.

Each video is apx 10 minutes long, but it shows you some great insight to the Island.

Part 2

A lot of speculation as to the fate of Cat Island, is buzzing around everywhere. World Vets are getting veterinary supplies and a first responder team ready to deploy to Japan. You can find World Vets on Facebook as well.

"I have a friend in Japan who managed to get in touch with people who knew about Tashirojima – people and cats are said to be okay, but there was a lot of building damage and they need bare necessities for humans and cat food… The Japanese organizations said they couldn’t help at the moment (my friend was very frustrated) and he’s checking for some other foreign organisations which maybe could help. He also found out that a Japanese defence forces’ helicopter landed there this afternoon. So that’s hopeful. Lots of volunteers are going to be needed there to help rebuild the island."

UPDATE:

Just to give everyone an update on Tashirojima, the cat island. The people and cats are safe but short of food. A volunteer looked into transporting food by boat, but the is too much debris in the water. A helicopter is the only way. The army will probably get a helicopter ready soon so we are looking into the possibility of asking them to take cat food too.

This picture is via Pet Captain - A photo that was taken by NASA on March 12th shows Cat Island above water level. (The red arrow is pointing to Cat Island)

Thanks!! I found some more info myself which goes along with what you have here. Could you post that in the cat blogosphere comments so that KC or someone can put it up for everyone else to see?? We're all purring & praying for them!!!

Thank you so much for this amazing information....it is a cat paradise for sure and I thank God it is spared and safe...we think about you often and thank you for your friendship and visits to our bloggy...much love left here for you in return....Misses Peach